In early 2015, I had the opportunity to bring my approach to the Cranbrook-Kingswood Boy’s Varsity Hockey Team. They were talented but struggling and did not play like a cohesive unit. We ignited and harvested their competitive spirit, while at the same time, built a trust bank to deepen their commitment and connection to one another. They became unstoppable because they felt unstoppable. This story, chock full of leadership lessons, serves as a model for leading, accelerating, and fully harnessing the talent on a team. What does a former NFL player say about this book? "History is littered with gifted individuals and teams that failed to reach their full potential. You must invest in a player's strengths and the strengths of the collective to build a championship team. This book will teach you to discover the untapped talent on your team, and harness it to reach your Destination Unstoppable" – Ryan Diem, Super Bowl XLI Champion, Indianapolis Colts '01-'11
I build winning teams. I have over ten years experience in large corporations, helping teams from San Franciso to Singapore find their Destination Unstoppable. All journeys to Destination Unstoppable begin by evaluating the strengths of the team. I am a Gallup certified StrengthsFinder coach and is an expert on using that tool in team environments.
When individuals and teams know their strengths and align those talents with success, energy and momentum grow, resulting in a competitive advantage. This is exactly what the Cranbrook hockey team experienced in the book, Destination Unstoppable. Here's a quote from Assistant Coach Patrick Ronayne.
"At the beginning of the season, they seemed like a herd of young colts running around, sometimes in circles with no direction or focus. Later, they were like a herd of stallions, running toward the same goals, not asking questions, just doing and achieving." (page 240)
Do you want your teams to have this experience? It will serve them well, and they will forever be grateful to you, the leader, manager, coach or colleague, for investing in them.
We'll be waiting for you!
Maureen Electa Monte